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Purpose:

One Cool Earth and Paso Robles schools seek a motivated volunteer to work cohesively with students in school gardens and outdoor classrooms to support student learning and health. Choose which school is best for you! The position would be well-suited for parents or relatives with a student at the local schools. Help get more garden involvement by volunteering and working with children today!

Location(s):

• Public schools in Paso Robles

Key Responsibilities:

• Share gardening knowledge and enthusiasm with others in outdoor classrooms

• Be present with children in outdoor classrooms and willing to share garden expertise

• Bring valuable leadership skills and insights to the youth they work with

Time Requirements/ Frequency:

• 1-3 hour intervals (weekdays and weekends during school year and/ or summer)

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Gardening knowledge and classroom experience, though neither is required!!

• Provide one’s own transportation to and from the site

• Responsible and trustworthy, as volunteer will be needed to overlook and open gardens on their own at times

• 18 years and older or with parents permission

• Volunteer Paperwork and fingerprinting with school site will need to be completed

Training:

• 1 hour orientation